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How inclusive is your leadership?

14 March 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

The inclusivity crisis is a problem for all of us. Solutions are needed so that belonging is seen not as a privilege for the few, but a right accessible to all. Take...

We need more women in digital and cybersecurity. Here’s how we can attract them

13 March 2025 • by Öykü Işık in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 7 min read

Widespread bias and lack of inclusivity across the tech world deters women from pursuing careers in the sector. This is a significant business risk. Here are some practical actions every reader can...

How AI will help us pursue sustainability goals: the industrial use case

13 March 2025 • by Cedrik Neike in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read

Digital technologies, and artificial intelligence in particular, allow us to extract insights from data. This will allow industrial companies, the backbone of our economy, to be more resource-efficient, more productive, and more...

Do you know how to mend the broken talent pipeline? A checklist for leaders

13 March 2025 • by Cynthia Hansen in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

With established methods of finding and retaining talent no longer fit for purpose, businesses need to find more effective solutions. They can start by challenging their leaders and hiring managers to perform...

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It’s a strength, not a weakness to say ‘I don’t know’

13 March 2025 • by Howard H. Yu in Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

Julie Linn Teigland of EY tells IMD's Howard Yu why it’s better to admit you’re unsure and collaborate to find a solution. ...

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Play the long game to build a strong reputation

12 March 2025 • by Anne Kawalereski, Michelle Lynn, Elisabeth Oak in Audio articles • 8 min read

Using insights from a Bloomberg Media study,here are six ways leaders can influence corporate reputation approaches within their organizations....

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How to beat boredom with GenAI

12 March 2025 • by Quentin Gallea in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

GenAI allows human talent to focus on more creative, complex tasks, leading to greater job satisfaction and well-being. Quentin Gallea outlines three ways you can use it to automate routine tasks, and...

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Zhou Yunjie: Haier's innovative management model drives global growth

11 March 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven in The Interview • 8 min read

Haier's CEO Zhou Yunjie explains how the company's innovative "RenDanHeYi" model empowers employees, drives global growth, and adapts to market changes....

Finding the right kind of energy at the right time

11 March 2025 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Leadership • 8 min read

At a time when the established world order is unraveling, Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg explores how to energize your workdays without feeling overwhelmed....

Are you measuring your employees’ well-being? A litmus test for leaders

11 March 2025 • by Dan Pontefract in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Given the pressures on today's workforce, a crisis is looming in terms of employee well-being. Leaders should ask themselves the following five questions to check if they're supporting their employees' mental and...

Let’s learn from past failures before rushing to regulate, says UBS CEO

10 March 2025 • by David Bach in Finance • 6 min read

Switzerland should learn from the post-mortem into what drove the collapse of Credit Suisse before rushing to impose further regulation, the Group CEO of UBS said in a wide-ranging discussion on the...

How CFOs can reframe AI adoption

10 March 2025 • by José Parra Moyano in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read

José Parra Moyano of IMD outlines why a lot of AI projects fail and advises CFOs to put more emphasis on staff buy-in, data preparation, and business value. ...

3 ways for businesses to adopt a circular model

10 March 2025 • by Carlos Cordon in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Companies need a new, holistic approach to sustainability if they are to head off criticism and accusations of greenwashing. Carlos Cordon outlines three potential pathways to a circular business model. ...